Back in early November 2020 my wife and I decided to do a day trip out to Beavers Bend State Park for some hiking. We ended up hiking two trails that day. We first hiked Indian Nature Trail, an unofficial or retired trail at the park, and Lookout … [Read more...]
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January 12, 2022 By 1 Comment
Hiking the Indian Nature Trail at Beavers Bend State Park
In mid-November 2020 we decided on a last-minute hiking trip to Beavers Bend State Park with plans to hike a couple more difficult trails. Because of our poor planning we got a late start and were only able to hike a few trails before dark. One of … [Read more...]
January 11, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Review: Ozark Trail 45 liter, Backpacking Backpack
All though I've been hiking for years, my hikes have been short ones no more than a mile or two. Normally they took place at a green space or a nearby park. For these outings it was carrying a Nalgene bottle of water in a pocket or on a strap and … [Read more...]
December 29, 2021 By 1 Comment
Hiking the Friends Trail Loop at Beavers Bend State Park
Friends Trail Loop at Beavers Bend State Park is a 1.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Broken Bow, Oklahoma that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips. It is … [Read more...]
December 20, 2021 By 1 Comment
Review: Neewer Lens Filter Wrenches
Throughout my years of using a DSLR cameras, multiple lens and lens filters I never had a lens filter get stuck on a lens. That all changed a few years back when I had a lens filter get jammed up on a $1000+ lens. I couldn't get the filter off. I … [Read more...]
November 30, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Review: Ozark Trails Trekking Poles
I picked up a set of Ozark Trails Trekking Poles as a cheap backup set of hiking/trekking poles for me and an option for my wife when wants to use a set during more difficult trail hikes. November 7th 2021 was my first opportunity to use them. For a … [Read more...]
November 19, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Hiking Cedar Bluff Nature Trail at Beavers Bend State Park
Cedar Bluff Nature Trail at Beavers Bend State Park is a 0.9 mile popular loop trail that's located near Broken Bow, Oklahoma. The trail features elevations changes, a bluff, that overlooks a river, and beautiful displays of color during the fall … [Read more...]
November 11, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Review: EnergeticSky Trekking Poles
The EnergeticSky Trekking Poles are the first hiking poles that I have owned and used. I've used mono poles during my hikes and found them useful. After moving into more elevation changing hikes I decided it was time to try out a pair of true hiking … [Read more...]
October 27, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Hiking the Tree Trail at Beaver’s Bend State Park
The Tree Trail at Beaver's Bend State Park is 1.2 loop trail near Broken Bow, Oklahoma is considered a leisurely stroll through the woods and was designed to be used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. The trail isn't all that flat and does have a … [Read more...]
September 29, 2021 By 1 Comment
Random Picture of the Week #184: Old Barn Surrounded by Wildflowers
This week's random image is of an old barn surrounded by wildflowers that my wife and I came across during a hike and taking the long way back to the house. Old Barn Surrounded by Wildflowers Last spring my wife and I came back from a day of hiking … [Read more...]
